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Family Lythraceae loosestrife
Common name: Banaba (Filipino); Pride of India (English)
Local name: Banaba
Indication: diabetes
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Boil 3 leaves in 3 glasses of water.
Direction for use: Adults & 65 yrs. and above: Drink 1 cup decoction 3x a day.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Ramirez; Marciana (Quezon; Perez; Brgy. Pagkakaisa; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Quezon

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